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Film Score Monthly, Winter 1996, 65-67:18-22
"Film music I," Andy Trudeau
Weekend Edition Sunday (NPR), March 3 1996
"Atlanta Olympics Theme Unveiled"
Reuters, March 21 1996
"On a Disk, Nixon Faces the Music," Charles Bermant
New York Times, March 25 1996,
"Sixty Candles, Two Orchestras, Three Soloists," Chris Pasles
Los Angeles Times, May 1 1996,
"The Pop Life: Meeting An Olympic Challenge," Neil Strauss
New York Times, May 16 1996, C, 15+
"With Donen, Williams, this Pops is tops," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, May 22 1996
"He knows the score," Edward Seckerson
Independent, May 25 1996
"Williams takes two at London's Abbey Road Studios," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, June 28 1996, 58
"Always playing second fiddle," Dermot Clinch
New Statesman, July 12, 1996, 125:4292, 37:2
"Music Makers: The Olympics Offers John Williams Another Heroic Challenge," Matt Wolf
Associated Press, July 19 1996
"A Close Encounter with John T. Williams," Bill Snedden
The John Williams Web Pages, July 20 1996
"Concert Impressions," Martin Schemitsch
The John Williams Web Pages, July 23 1996
"A Special Evening," C. E. Harris
The John Williams Web Pages, August 15 1996
"The Sound of a Star," Giuseppe Arena
The John Williams Web Pages, August 18 1996
"Mehta's 60th Celebrated," Richard S. Ginell
American Record Guide, Sep/October 1996, 49-50
"Orchestra to premiere Williams' trumpet concerto," Donald Rosenberg
The Plain Dealer (Cleveland), September 22 1996, J, 8:1
"John Williams' work a trumpeter's Delight," Elaine Guregian
Beacon Journal (Akron, OH), September 28 1996, B, 4
"Action Scores in the '90's," Doug Adams
Film Score Monthly, October 1996
"Williams' concertos take center stage," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, October 4 1996, E, 16
"John Williams: Plančtes symphoniques," Pierre Berthomieu
Positif, December 1996, 430:72-73
"Energizer Jedi: John Williams' music for the Star Wars trilogy keeps going and going," Jon Burlingame
Hollywood Reporter, January 15 1997, 6
"Music to Blast Death Stars By," Stephen Williams
Newsday, January 26 1997
"Return of the Trilogy," Michael Matessino
Film Score Monthly, Jan/February 1997, 9-17
"The Star Wars Interview: John Williams," Craig L. Byrd
Film Score Monthly, Jan/February 1997, 18-21
"Did You Know There's No Theme for Han?," Lukas Kendall
Film Score Monthly, Jan/February 1997, 22-26
"Oscar music IV," Andy Trudeau
Weekend Edition Sunday (NPR), March 23 1997
"Star power from Galway and Williams," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, March 29 1997, C, 1
"Bassoon concerto roots in Williams' 'Trees'," Marilyn A. Posner
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, April 10 1997, C, 6
"Williams finds inspiration in ancient love of nature," Mark Kanny
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 10 1997
"Williams good conductor, but program lacks impact," Todd Gutnick
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, April 11 1997
"Branching out with 'Trees': Williams lets bassoon show range and soul," Robert Croan
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 11 1997, 21
"Wookiee Rock," Steve Hochman
Los Angeles Times, April 13 1997
"John Williams and the Pittsburgh Symphony," Brian A. Ritter
The John Williams Web Pages, April 14 1997
"John Williams and film music since 1971," Timothy E. Scheurer
Popular Music and Society, Spring 1997, 21:1, 59-72
"The Trumpet Concerto of John Williams: From Commission to Concert," Mary Thornton
ITG Journal, May 1997, 21:4, 18-21
"John Williams Obscurata," Jeff Bond
Film Score Daily, May 6 1997
"The Age of Dino Scores," Doug Adams
Film Score Daily, May 30 1997
"John Williams and the Boston Pops," Brian A. Ritter
The John Williams Web Pages, June 1 1997
"John Williams: new horizons, familiar galaxies," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, June 4 1997, F, 1
"King of Themes," David Thomas
Telegraph Magazine, July 12 1997, 48-50
"A celebration of Star Wars' 20th," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, July 14 1997, C, 5
"John Williams and Itzhak Perlman"
The Charlie Rose Show (PBS), August 8 1997
"Williams tinkers with audio, video," Ellen Pfeifer
Boston Herald, August 15 1997
"Point Blank: John Williams," David Thomas
Total Film, September 1997, 74-79
"Bowl Glows With John Williams' Movie Pyrotechnics," Chris Pasles
Los Angeles Times, September 1 1997
"John Williams and Star Wars in Concert," Jeff Bond
Film Score Daily, September 3 1997
"Seven Years in Tibet: First Look," Doug Adams
Film Score Daily, October 1 1997
"Amistad Sneak Peek," W. David Lichty
Film Score Daily, November 18 1997
"Concerto for Violin and Orchestra," Orrin Howard
Los Angeles Philharmonic program book, December 1997
"Comeback for a concerto," Scott Duncan
Orange County Register, December 16 1997
"Experimental Craft," Chris Pasles
Los Angeles Times, December 19 1997
"An Evening of Irony, Symbolism," Mark Swed
Los Angeles Times, December 20 1997
"Heart and Soul: Amistad," Doug Adams
Film Score Daily, December 23 1997
"Williams' List — From Star Wars to Now," Jeff Bond, et. al.
Film Score Monthly, January 1998, 3:1, 24-33
"The Transcendent Sounds of Kundun," Mark Swed
Los Angeles Times, January 9 1998,
"Disasters, Downbeats and lil' Dogies — John Williams in the Pre-Star Wars Years," Jeff Bond, et. al.
Film Score Monthly, February 1998, 3:2, 16-21
"Spielberg lured by BSO sound," Beth Carney and Maureen Dezell
Boston Globe, February 19 1998, C, 2
"Sounds of Spielberg," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, February 24 1998, C, 1
"The Film Music of John Williams," Ian Lace
Coventry University Music Web Site, Spring 1998
"Oscar-nominated music," Andy Trudeau
Weekend Edition Sunday (NPR), March 1 1998
"Keeping score helps Williams stay modest," Janet Weeks and Elizabeth Snead
USA Today, March 5 1998
"Watch the Record Stores, Please," Jeff Bond
Film Score Monthly, May 1998, 3:4, 27-31+
"Johnny Cool," Jeff Bond, et. al.
Film Score Monthly, May 1998, 3:4, 34-41
"Weekend starts on a high note at Pops," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, May 23 1998, C, 5
"Seven for Luck"
Boston Pops program book, May 23 1998, 37
"John Williams and the Boston Pops," Brian A. Ritter
The John Williams Web Pages, June 4 1998
"How to Score in the Movies," Tom Shone
The Sunday Times, June 21 1998
"John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra," James Clarke
The John Williams Web Pages, June 29 1998
"Master of the Reel Classics," Nicole Veash
Independent, July 1 1998
"Scoring the American Dream," Mark Walker
Living Music (LSO programme book), July 1 1998
"John Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra," Scott McCulloch
The John Williams Web Pages, July 8 1998
"Flying Together Again," Cynthia Harris
The John Williams Web Pages, July 10 1998
"Unpretentiousness graces the stage at lively Sommerfest," Michael Anthony
Minneapolis Star Tribune, July 11 1998, B, 4
"John Williams and the Los Angeles Philharmonic," David Rytell
The John Williams Web Pages, July 20 1998
"John Williams and the LSO in Rehearsal," Daniel Tackley
The John Williams Web Pages, July 20 1998
"Poetry in movements," Andrew L. Pincus
Berkshire Eagle, July 24 1998, A, 1+
"Violin Concerto, Seven for Luck," Steven Ledbetter
Boston Symphony Orchestra program book, July 25 1998, 33-39
"John Williams's many facets," Susan Larson
Boston Globe, July 27 1998, C, 10
"Circling Back To a Time Of Mystery And Wonder," James R. Oestreich
New York Times, July 27 1998, E, 5:6
"A Standing Engagement," Jon Burlingame
Los Angeles Times, August 6 1998, CAL, 1
"Reflections on Tanglewood," Brian A. Ritter
The John Williams Web Pages, August 9 1998
"Natalie Cole at the Hollywood Bowl," David Rytell
The John Williams Web Pages, August 10 1998
"Composers learn film music from the master," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, August 20 1998, E, 5
"Seven for Luck Gives Voice to John Williams’ Best Instincts," James Miller
The John Williams Web Pages, August 23 1998
"John Williams in Chicago Concert," Doug Adams
Film Score Daily, August 27 1998
"Mr. Williams in England," James Southall
Film Score Monthly, September 1998, 30-31
"John Williams's Lucky Seven," James Miller
Film Score Monthly, September 1998, 31
"Sing America! Cynthia Haymon on Seven for Luck," James Miller
Film Score Monthly, September 1998, 32
"Boston Pops takes a nostalgic tour down memory lane," Elsbet Wayne
Berkshire Eagle, September 2 1998, C, 8
"Off the beaten track: Harmonious composer/director teams," Bob Hershon
Cineaste, Winter 1998, 23:4, 38-41
"Williams making a score at Abbey Road," Carol Beggy and Beth Carney
Boston Globe, February 12 1999, E, 2
"George Lucas Shares Star Wars Secrets," Jeanne Wolf
TV Guide Online, February 26 1999
"May the scores be with you," Dave Tianen
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 16 1999
"Williams on his best conduct for Oscars," Carol Beggy and Beth Carney
Boston Globe, March 19 1999, D, 2
"Making Star Wars sing again," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, March 28 1999, N, 1
(reprint: Film Score Monthly, June 1999, 18-21)
"Williams Returns"
New England Cable News, April 22 1999
"John Williams: for Seiji!," Steven Ledbetter
Boston Symphony Orchestra program book , April 22-27 1999, 17-19
"For Seiji! captures Williams's favorite BSO sounds," Susan Larson
Boston Globe, April 23 1999, C, 1
"Ozawa and BSO tune up for this year's tour," Ellen Pfeifer
Boston Herald, April 24 1999
"Philharmonic Revives Copland's Third Symphony," Daniel Cariaga
Los Angeles Times, April 24 1999
"Myth and mystery," Mark Walker
Living Music, Summer 1999, 5: 8-10
"Music for The Menace," Larry the O
Mix Online, May 3 1999
"Williams Talks About Star Wars Score," Bob Thomas
Associated Press, May 11 1999
"Scoring a Success for Star Wars," Jim Fusilli
Wall Street Journal, May 13 1999, A, 28
"The Phantom Menace opens to fan acclaim," Sherri Sylvester
Showbiz Today (CNN), May 19 1999
"Lynn's Diary: Movie Music"
starwars.com, May 21 1999
"Star Wars suite is Williams' light," T.J. Medrek
Boston Herald, May 27 1999
"Williams is a force, as usual, in visit to Pops," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe May 28 1999, D, 12
"Sounds of the Empire," Doug Adams
Film Score Monthly, June 1999, 22-25+
"John Williams — Score of Force"
Star Wars Insider, Jun/July 1999, 44
"Light, Camera, Action: Pops Style," Brian A. Ritter
The John Williams Web Pages, June 2 1999
"Williams honored at BMI film/TV awards," Melissa Newman
Billboard, June 5 1999, 111:123, 37
"Williams in double time," Carol Beggy and Beth Carney
Boston Globe June 12 1999, C, 2
"Planners' Goal: Auld Lang 'Ahh'," Linda Wheeler
Washington Post, July 6 1999, B, 1
"for Seiji!"
Boston Symphony program book, July 11 1999, 35-36
"Weekend at Tanglewood touches the spirit," Susan Larson
Boston Globe, July 13 1999, E, 7
"Trees of all kinds are being grown at Tanglewood," Andrew L. Pincus
Berkshire Eagle, July 13 1999
"Scoring a Star Wars success," Charles Rhodes
BBC, July 13 1999
"Tanglewood Open Rehearsal," Brian A. Ritter
The John Williams Web Pages, July 14 1999
"Williams Wows Chicago," Jim Reising
The John Williams Web Pages, July 26 1999
"Williams' Film Scores Aren't Always Hits," Richard S. Ginell
Los Angeles Times, July 26 1999
"John Williams, The Phantom Menace, and the West Coast Premiere," David Rytell
The John Williams Web Pages, August 2 1999
"4 conductors, 3 orchestras parade Tanglewood talent," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, August 6 1999, D, 17
"A Tanglewood farewell to Seiji," Andrew L. Pincus
Berkshire Eagle, August 6 1999
"Night at the Pops lacks snap, crackle," Clarence Fanto
Berkshire Eagle, August 31 1999
"John Williams at the Blossom Festival," Kevin J. Nettles
The John Williams Web Pages, September 4 1999
"Concerto for Cello and Orchestra"
National Symphony Orchestra program book, October 1-2 1999
"Yo-Yo Ma, Keeping It Fresh," Philip Kennicott
Washington Post, October 4 1999
"Millennial Musings: Chosen few composers to hail new year," Jon Burlingame
Daily Variety, October 15 1999, A, 4
"Back in the picture," Peter Davey
The Strad, November 1999, 1188-1193
"Williams reflects on Angela's Ashes," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, January 28 2000, D, 16
"Aaron Copland centennial one highlight at Tanglewood," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, January 30 2000, N, 7
"Williams scores the first NATO Maestro honor"
Hollywood Reporter, February 2 2000
"Knowing the (movie) score," Serena Yang
World Beat (CNN), February 4 2000
"Classical notes," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, February 18 2000, D, 16
"Dove song cycle highlight of 'Witness' concert," Russell Platt
Minneapolis Star Tribune, February 21 2000
"John Williams," Jon Burlingame
BMI Music World, Spring 2000
"John Williams, composer"
Hollywood Reporter, March 8 2000
"Composer views Star Wars scores as tough challenge," Ian Spelling
Houston Chronicle March 17 2000
"Oscar Music II," Andy Trudeau
Weekend Edition Sunday (NPR), March 19 2000
"Who Composed the Network News Themes?" Reed Tucker
Fortune, May 1 2000, 58
"Williams Brings the Sounds of America and Ireland to the Pops," Brian A. Ritter
The John Williams Web Pages, June 5 2000
"Williams returns to lead Pops through pop culture," Tamara Wieder
Boston Herald, June 5 2000
"Williams, McCourt make music, words soar at Pops," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, June 6 2000, E, 1+
"H'wood Bowl Taps Gala Presenters," Phil Gallo
Variety, June 6 2000
"Musicmaker for the masses," Gloria Goodale
Christian Science Monitor, June 16 2000
"Hollywood Bowl Gala," Alan Rich
Variety, June 26 2000
"Scoring The Patriot," Chris Michie
Mix Online, July 2000
"John Williams listens to the song of a tree," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, July 2 2000, N, 2
"A Brand-new Violin Concerto by John Williams," Bill Morelock
Composers Datebook, July 5 2000
"Tanglewood becomes tradition for Williams, Shaham," T. J. Medrek
Boston Herald, July 7 2000, S, 7
"Essay for Strings, TreeSong," Robert Kirzinger
Boston Symphony Orchestra program book, July 8 2000, 33-34
"TreeSong premieres at Tanglewood," Brian A. Ritter
The John Williams Web Pages, July 10 2000
"Ozawa, Williams take BSO beyond July chill," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, July 10 2000, B, 7
"Williams plays Tanglewood, back by popular demand," Keith Powers
Boston Herald, July 10 2000
"Freshness and Fire In a Tanglewood Idyll," James R. Oestreich
New York Times, July 11 2000, E, 5
"From Star Wars to TreeSong with John Williams," Andrew L. Pincus
Berkshire Eagle, July 11 2000
"Arranger has scored many successes," Kenneth LaFave
Arizona Republic, July 16 2000
"Multimedia to burst over Tanglewood," Clarence Fanto
Berkshire Eagle, August 1 2000
"Spielberg film dazzles audience at 'Tanglewood on Parade'," Clarence Fanto
Berkshire Eagle, August 3 2000
"Tanglewood parades talent," Peter Haley
Albany Times Union, August 3 2000
"'Film Night at Tanglewood' awesome in execution," Clarence Fanto
Berkshire Eagle, August 7 2000
"A Glorious Tanglewood weekend," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, August 8 2000, C, 5
"Spectacular music — literally — by Saint-Saëns and John Williams," Bill Morelock
Composers Datebook, August 17 2000
"Williams Tunes Send 'Em Reeling," Josef Woodard
Los Angeles Times, August 21 2000
"John Williams and the Boston Pops deliver a Tanglewood crowd-pleaser," Richard Houdek
Berkshire Eagle, August 29 2000
"All-American Dramas Take Center Stage," Ramin Zahed
Variety, September 6 2000
"Domingo Giving Coast Opera a Burst of Hollywood Magic," Bernard Weinraub
New York Times, September 12 2000
"The Domingo Factor," January Breslauer
Los Angeles Times, September 12 2000
"L.A. Opera Tunes Into Movie Vets," Phil Gallo
Variety, September 12 2000
"John Williams considers prospect of writing opera," Richard Dyer
Boston Globe, Sep 15 2000, D, 18
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